After that band's demise in 1999, Ashcroft began his solo career, releasing Alone with Everybody in 2000, Human Conditions in 2002 and Keys to the World in 2006. He performed vocals for the track Lonely Soul on UNKLE's 1998 release Psyence Fiction and his voice can also be heard on the The Chemical Brothers' album Come With Us track The Test.
He is good friends with Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Coldplay's Chris Martin (whom Ashcroft thanks for 'letting me be myself again'), and occasionally plays as support at Oasis and Coldplay concerts, including the European and second UK legs of Coldplay's 'Twisted Logic Tour'. He recently described himself as 'the best support act you'll ever see'. The Oasis track "Cast No Shadow" is dedicated to him. Chris Martin introduced him as "the best singer in the world" when he performed "Bitter Sweet Symphony" (which Martin called "the best song in the world") with Coldplay at the London Live 8 concert in 2005. On his second album Human Conditions The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson guest stars on the song Nature is the Law.
Ashcroft is married to Kate Radley, ex-Spiritualized keyboard player.
Miracle The
Richard Ashcroft Lyrics
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Don't believe in the cynical
And if you can hear it too, you better move along
You see time you feel it slip away
Man, you better get a plan today
Karma coming to get you down
You better jump out of the way
Gonna be a million paths to sow
Gonna be trouble on the way
Gonna get your fair share of the pain
And there's gonna be laughter and joy
Gonna be friends that you're gonna destroy
And there's gonna be family that don't exist
And there's gonna be people that you wished you'd never missed - just like...
Oh, I love the innocent
The way they see things is the end
Oh, I hope you see them too
I'm in danger of flipping my sideline wall
Hoping that you don't hear me fall
'Cos the echo is gonna hit you one day
You'd better jump out of the way, yeah
Gonna be a long, long road
Gonna be a million paths to sow
Gonna be trouble on the way
Gonna get your fair share of the pain
But there's gonna be laughter and joy
Gonna be things that you wanna destroy
There's gonna be family that don't exist
And there's gonna be people that you know you'll never miss -
just like...
(I must be dreaming) oh just like...
Dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer,
(I must be dreaming)
Dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer,
(I must be dreaming)
Dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer,
(Too busy dreaming)
Dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer
Dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer
The song "Miracle" by Richard Ashcroft is a message of hope and positivity. The lyrics are about embracing your own unique qualities and not giving in to cynicism. The singer believes that every person is a miracle and urges everyone to believe in themselves too. He warns that time slips away and it's important to have a plan for life. Karma will come, so it's essential to jump out of the way and not let negative experiences bring you down.
The repeated line "gonna be a long, long road, gonna be a million paths to sow" emphasizes that life is a journey with many ups and downs. There will be both joy and pain, but it's important to keep moving forward. The singer acknowledges that there will be people and relationships that don't work out, but there will also be laughter and love.
The chorus, "dream on dreamer," is a call to keep dreaming and pursuing your goals, even in the face of difficulty. The singer emphasizes that it's better to try and fail than to never try at all. The song encourages listeners to remain optimistic and believe in themselves and their abilities, even if others don't.
Line by Line Meaning
This song believes you're a miracle
This song praises the listener as being a special and unique individual.
Don't believe in the cynical
The song encourages the listener to avoid negative thinking and instead focus on positivity.
And if you can hear it too, you better move along
The listener is urged to take action and make the most of life if they can understand and relate to the message of the song.
You see time you feel it slip away
The listener is made aware of the fleeting nature of time.
Man, you better get a plan today
The song encourages the listener to start planning and taking action in order to achieve their goals.
Karma coming to get you down
The song warns that bad decisions or actions will eventually come back to harm the listener.
You better jump out of the way
The listener is advised to avoid negative consequences by making better choices.
Gonna be a long, long road
The journey of life is portrayed as being difficult and requiring endurance.
Gonna be a million paths to sow
The listener will have many different options and opportunities to succeed in life.
Gonna be trouble on the way
The journey of life will involve challenges and obstacles.
Gonna get your fair share of the pain
The listener will experience suffering and hardship along their life journey.
And there's gonna be laughter and joy
In addition to suffering, the listener will also experience happiness and positivity.
Gonna be friends that you're gonna destroy
The listener will likely have conflicts with their friends and may end some relationships.
And there's gonna be family that don't exist
The listener may have missing or distant family members, or may not consider some people as family.
And there's gonna be people that you wished you'd never missed
The listener may regret not taking the opportunity to form relationships with certain people.
Oh, I love the innocent
The song appreciates the purity and goodness of innocent people.
The way they see things is the end
The innocence of some individuals is seen as a unique perspective with its own value.
Oh, I hope you see them too
The song wishes for the listener to recognize and appreciate the good in life, just as the innocent do.
I'm in danger of flipping my sideline wall
The singer is at risk of losing their perspective and changing their outlook on life.
Hoping that you don't hear me fall
The singer does not want the listener to be influenced by their negative changes in attitude.
'Cos the echo is gonna hit you one day
The negative consequences of the singer's misguided actions will eventually affect the listener as well.
You'd better jump out of the way, yeah
The listener is warned to avoid the negative impacts of the singer's mistakes by making better choices.
Dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer,(I must be dreaming)
The listener is encouraged to continue dreaming and pursuing their goals, even in the face of adversity.
Dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer, dream on dreamer,(Too busy dreaming)
The listener is reminded that they must also take action and work hard in order to make their dreams a reality.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD ASHCROFT
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